ACBC Counseling Exam - Question #3

Aug 21, 2022    Pastor Jared Johnson

3. Provide a biblical theology of emotions. What role should a counselor allow a counselee’s emotions to play in counseling? How can one tell the difference between sinful emotions and righteous emotions? How would you use Scripture to help a counselee change improper emotions?


Suggested Reading:


-Jay Adams, The Christian Counselor's Manual, 109-116, 420-245.

-Jay Adams, A Theology of Christian Counseling, 102-105, 165.

-David Powlison, "What do you feel?" in Seeing with New Eyes, 211-224.

-Brian Borgman, Feelings and Faith.

-Nicolas Ellen, "Handling Emotions and Biblical Counseling" Conference Message (Paid Content from ACBC)